New Albums

* Oasis, “Heathen Chemistry,” Epic. Offers no evidence that Noel Gallagher has regained the confidence and direction that abandoned him after the disappointment of 1997’s “Be Here Now.”

Also:

Norman Brown, “Just Chillin’,” Warner Bros.

David Broza, “Painted Postcard,” Rounder

Cinerama, “Torino,” Manifesto

Chris Darrow, “Slide on In,” Taxim

Luis Fonsi, “Fight the Feeling,” MCA

MC Eiht, “Underground Hero,” Riviera

Jim McCarty Blues Band, “Outside Woman,” Silica

Lee “Scratch” Perry, “The Upsetter Shop, Vol. 3: Baffling Smoke Signal,” Heartbeat

The Possibilities, “Way Out!” Parasol

Various Artists, “Party at the Palace,” Virgin

Voodoo Glow Skulls, “Steady as She Goes,” Victory